ISSN:
1573-3904
Keywords:
backbone cyclization
;
bradykinin
;
branched building units
;
diketopiperazine formation
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
Notes:
Summary The use ofN-carboxymethyl amino acids in the assembly of peptides with backbone cyclization can lead to diketopiperazine formation by intramolecular aminolysis which occurs despite thetert-butyl protection of the carboxy group. This undesired side reaction can be prevented by a very short deprotection time for the Fmoc group, by elongation of theN-carboxyalkyl chain or by forming the backbone (lactam) bridge before Fmoc removal, but not by the use of DBU or additives.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02443547